seal in
phrasal verb
sealed in; sealing in; seals in
: to prevent (something that is in something else) from getting out or escaping
He seared the steak to seal in the juices.
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This key ingredient seals in moisture and contains antioxidants to boost color vibrancy, shine, and softness.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Mar. 2025
Charges against Pang were filed under seal in 2022, the Chicago Tribune reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
With Derrick’s death certificate sealed in wax, the traitors decide to start over, and exchange apologies and handshakes.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 6 Feb. 2025
Part of the New Jersey state seal in the upper-right corner of the mugshot on that ID is visible in the image of the Hawaii license shared to Threads.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Mar. 2025
Charges against Pang were filed under seal in 2022, the Chicago Tribune reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
With Derrick’s death certificate sealed in wax, the traitors decide to start over, and exchange apologies and handshakes.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 6 Feb. 2025
Part of the New Jersey state seal in the upper-right corner of the mugshot on that ID is visible in the image of the Hawaii license shared to Threads.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for seal in
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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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